The Government of Akwa Ibom State has proposed October 26, 2024, for the conduct of Local Government elections in the State.
This was disclosed by the State Governor, Umo Eno during a stakeholder meeting organized by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in Uyo, the State capital city.
The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong, stated that the meeting was in preparation for the Council polls.
Eno pointed that the Council Chairmen that would emerge from the exercise would be sworn in on Dec. 7. This is in compliance with the State’s Electoral plan.
The Governor also used the occasion to present the election plan to political party representatives at the meeting. He, therefore, urged them to prepare for coming elections.
He said, “This engagement is a precursor to all of the electoral activities that will ultimately lead to the 2024 Local Government Elections.
“The Council poll could not hold in 2023 because of the shortness of time. Remember that we assumed office in May 29.
“That is the reason we still have Caretaker Committees at the Local Governments. I see nothing stopping us from having the elections this year.”
Earlier, the Chairman of AKISIEC, Aniedi Ikoiwak, said that the meeting was to brief stakeholders on the preparations for Council polls in the State.
According to Ikoiwak, this meeting gives stakeholders the opportunity to interrogate the electoral process as planned.
He, therefore, maintained that Commission would ensure adequate deployment of electoral and security personnel during the exercise.
The AKISIEC Chairman told political parties to conduct their primaries between July 22 and Aug. 26.
According to him, from the timetable, campaigns would commence on Aug. 26.
source: NAN
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